Aged Gastonia Man Killed by Truck in Charlotte
Earl Mason of Gastonia route 2 was struck on Wilkinson boulevard by a truck driven by Earl Whitaker of Charlotte, a Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. driver. Whitaker was released under $1,000 bond after being charged with manslaughter. Witnesses said Mason appeared to fall into the vehicle after the front wheels passed.
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Charlotte
Earl Mason
Route 2
Gastonia
Hovis Funeral Parlor
Wilkinson Boulevard
Earl Whitaker
Loose- Wiles Biscuit Company
Mason
Whitaker
Hatchling bird weighs less than mother egg by two thirds
A newly hatched bird weighs about two thirds as much as the egg laid earlier. This small chick demonstrates early growth differences between hatchling weight and the parent egg size.
Sunshine circle meets at Mrs. Johnson home
The Sunshine circle of the First M. E. church gathered at West Fifth avenue under chairwoman H. C. Miller. Miss Virginia Johnson led devotion with A B Brannock assisting, followed by a brief business session and a talk by Mrs. John Craver on Korea. A social hour with refreshments closed the meeting.
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Lexington
Sunshine Circle
M. E. Church
A. S. Johnson
West Fifth Avenue
H. C. Miller
Virginia Johnson
A .B. Brannock
Joe Hoffman
John Craver
Korea
Mrs Brannock and daughter visit Danville pair
Mrs. A. E. Brannock and her daughter Martha Lee departed Wednesday afternoon to spend several days with Mrs. Eli Williams in Danville Virginia.
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A. E. Brannock
Martha Lee
Eli Willams
Danville, Va
John Palmer Visits Mr and Mrs Leonard in town
John Palmer of Charlotte recently visited Mr C L Leonard and Mrs Leonard in town.
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John Palmer
Charlotte
Mrs. C. L. Leonard
Leonard Boy Improves at Sarah Leigh Hospital
Robert Leonard son of Mr and Mrs R Lacie Leonard is improving satisfactorily at the Sarah Leigh hospital in Norfolk Virginia. The report notes his condition after injury and remains hopeful for full recovery.
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Robert Leonard
R. Lacie Leonard
Sarah Leigh Hospital
Norfolk
Young Leonard
Local merchants hold annual barbecue at Lopp's Springs
The merchants' association hosted its annual barbecue on Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Lopp's Springs. Jess Swicegood, noted for barbecue expertise, prepared the chickens while a large crowd of association members, their families, and employees attended.
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Merchants’ Association
Lopp’s Springs
Jess Swicegood
Ever Ready Class Meeting at Elma Michael Home
The Ever Ready class of First Reformed gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Elma Michael’s home with associate hostess Mrs. I O Perryman. Mrs. Ben Mullican led the meeting with Ruth Andrews giving an inspirational devotional followed by a short business session and a social hour with games. Hostesses served sandwiches punch and cake. Mr and Mrs Harry Lee attended.
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First Reformed Church
Elma Michael
I. O. Perryman
Ben Mullican
Ruth Andrews
Harry’ Lee
Bravely Bear Loss as Roosevelts Rehabilitate Nation
The text notes Rogers family sympathy during a loss while local figures including Clyde A. Erwin and John Aiken discuss school funding methods. E N Peeler travels for conferences to explain distribution plans amid debate on crisis causes and a Roosevelt administration shift.
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Brower
Clyde A. Erwin
John Aiken
Yester E. N. Peeler
Rev Sprinkle Recuperating After Operation
Rev. H. C. Sprinkle is improving from an operation at the Charlotte Sanatorium and expects to return home in about ten days.
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H. C. Sprinkle
Charlotte Sanatorium
Inauguration Plans Ready for State Textbook Rentals
Raleigh August 23 plans for the inauguration of a state textbook rental system next month have been completed by the state textbook and purchase commission. A. B. Brower secretary of the commission and director of purchase and contract said everything is fixed and we expect to proceed smoothly.
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Raleigh
State Textbook and Purchase Commission
Brower
Commission
Young Democrats Open Convention Urges Roosevelt Backing
Milwaukee August 23 Young Democrats opened their second annual convention urging support for President Roosevelt. Charles E. Broughton Democratic national committeeman from Wisconsin dismissed opposition cries of Constitution as a catch phrase.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Roosevelt
Charlies E. Broughton
Wisconsin
Mayor Mansfield Faces Boston Street Cleanup Push
Boston earns a new label as Mayor Mansfield declares the city has the dirtiest streets among large cities and launches a street and yard cleanup campaign to address the criticism.
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Boston
Mansfield
Kirkman Named Manager at Cranford Furniture Asheboro Plant
Longtime Lexington official T V Kirkman will join Cranford Furniture Co of Asheboro as general manager and plant superintendent after September 1. He previously helped found United Furniture Co in Lexington and led Bassett Furniture as an official.
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Lexington
Aug
T. V. Kirkman
Cranford Furniture Company
Asheboro
Kirkman
Bassett
Bassett Furniture Company
High Point Furniture
H. B. Willis
E. D. Crawford
Ford Furniture Co
Manag
C. Crawford
CCC Enlistments Reach 462000 Across Regions
Washington Aug 23 The Civilian Conservation Corps announced enlistments reached 462000 as of August 1. Among them 12000 Indians on renovations and 4000 in Hawaii Alaska Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. State figures include Alabama 8036 Arkansas 6383 Florida 7753 Georgia 12685 Louisiana 7272 Mississippi 9970 North Carolina 1815 South Carolina 4740 Virginia 42.
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Civilian Conservation
Hawaii
Alaska
Puerto
Virgin Islands
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Geo
Louisiana
Mippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
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